HYDATIDS CONTROL
“Powers Needed”
Unless new legislation gave more power over dog control and feeding, the ultimate aim of complete eradication of hydatids was a pipe dream, said the inspector (Mr C. P. Catchpole), in a report to the Paparua County Council last evening.
The year’s results had been disappointing, he said, and left a lot to be desired. Compared With 1967, true hydatids cases had dropped from eight to four, but false hydatids (up from 35 to 49), and ovis infection (from 24 to 50) were significantly higher. “While dogs are being fed raw mutton? the Incidence of these infections will increase,” said Mr Catchpole. “Unless dog owners are compelled to discontinue this method of feeding, we are fighting a losing battle."
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31596, 6 February 1968, Page 1
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